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M809 WMA

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

120,413 mi
Last recorded120,413 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM809 WMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2025 120,413 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 118,476 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2023 117,970 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 117,307 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 115,897 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 114,718 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 114,718 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 111,710 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 109,910 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 108,122 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 107,221 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 105,746 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front hubs weeping

rear diff wet

underbody sealed

Pass 11 Jan 2014 109,376 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 98,462 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 89,321 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 84,254 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 75,789 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 72,076 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 67,444 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 62,271 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 57,244 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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M809 WMA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M809 WMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M809 WMA registered?

M809 WMA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 1994.

Is M809 WMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M809 WMA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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